Archive for May, 2009

What’s that smell?

Thursday, May 28th, 2009

A seasonal algae bloom is the reason behind the harbor’s awful stench!

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From MSC to the Space Station and Back

Wednesday, May 27th, 2009

On Friday, May 29, local astronaut Richard Arnold will present the Maryland Science Center with a spacesuit that traveled more than 5.3 million miles and made more than 200 orbits of the Earth onboard Space Shuttle Discovery during its March 2009 mission.  The space suit was sent into space specifically for the Maryland Science Center [...]

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The Invading Forces Have Landed!

Friday, May 22nd, 2009

Baltimore’s Watefront Invasion is here.  Chinasaurs have taken up residence in the Maryland Science Center and Jellies have swarmed into the National Aquarium.  Together these two exhibitions signal an occupation of fiersome fun as Baltimore’s waterfront becomes command central for events, activities, deals and discounts, and two spectacular new exhibitions at Baltimore’s two favorite attractions.  [...]

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Amelia Earhart Crosses the Atlantic

Wednesday, May 20th, 2009

Amelia Earhart Atlantic Crossing: Anniversary

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I shall call you…Mini Lamp

Friday, May 8th, 2009

Physicists create the world’s smallest incancescent lamp.

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